Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SOUTHWELL ROAD, PL6 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWELL ROAD, PL6 5BQ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL6 5BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.

home £340,666 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL6 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on Southwell Road, 0.7km from Hartley Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5BQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 13.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00076136 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5BQ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 337,500

9 sales · Mean £ 328,511

Terraced

£ 314,000

1 sales · Mean £ 314,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL6 5BQ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.3 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.4 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils0.4 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.4 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.9 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils0.9 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km
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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.5 km
  • OPJ services Ltd0.9 km
  • Select Convenience0.4 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.5 km
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Tamar0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.7 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.4 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.6 km
  • Nibana0.4 km
  • Village Bakery And Takeaway0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • China Palace0.4 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.4 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Ocean Delight0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.0 km
  • Keyham3.6 km
  • St Budeaux3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Boniface College0.2 km
  • Great Berry Road0.2 km
  • Manadon Roundabout0.3 km
  • Manadon Roundabout0.4 km
  • Winsbury Court0.4 km